Saints’ Thomas gives team boost in return from injury

12-13-2010, 09:55 AM

by Bradley Handwerger / Eyewitness Sports Reporter

NEW ORLEANS — Heading into Sunday’s 31-13 win over the Rams, Saints head coach Sean Payton had a stable of four healthy running backs for the first time since the opening month of the season.

And that included Pierre Thomas, the Saints’ fan-favorite running back who severely injured his left ankle in New Orleans’ Sept. 26 game against Atlanta.

Ten weeks later, Thomas returned, his left ankle taped up and looking like he had a snow globe in his sock. It’s a good thing, too, as Chris Ivory went down with a hamstring injury after the first quarter.

He finished with 12 carries for 39 yards and four catches for 29 more, a surprising number of touches for someone who has only practiced fully for one week.

“I was surprised to get as many touches as I did, but I knew they were going to test me and see if I was ready,” Thomas said. “I felt ready. It’s been awhile. I’m just getting back into the groove.”

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UK_WhoDat · 12-13-2010, 12:24 PM

Bitter Sweet timing.

Ivory out Thomas in.

TheOak · 12-13-2010, 12:25 PM

Ivory out.... ROFLMAO

QBREES9 · 12-13-2010, 12:28 PM

Ivory will get his touches. You can't sit him. PT did play well. Not to much rust on that body. He did look good. PAY THE MAN !!!!

Rugby Saint II · 12-13-2010, 03:12 PM

It sure was good to see him line up in the back filed again.

UK_WhoDat · 12-13-2010, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by x626xBlack

Ivory out.... ROFLMAO

Ha! I meant Ivory out cos his hammy. Nowt else. I want the guy playing.

12-13-2010, 09:55 AM	#1
Threaded by papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744 Rating: (0 votes - average) by Bradley Handwerger / Eyewitness Sports Reporter NEW ORLEANS — Heading into Sunday’s 31-13 win over the Rams, Saints head coach Sean Payton had a stable of four healthy running backs for the first time since the opening month of the season. And that included Pierre Thomas, the Saints’ fan-favorite running back who severely injured his left ankle in New Orleans’ Sept. 26 game against Atlanta. Ten weeks later, Thomas returned, his left ankle taped up and looking like he had a snow globe in his sock. It’s a good thing, too, as Chris Ivory went down with a hamstring injury after the first quarter. He finished with 12 carries for 39 yards and four catches for 29 more, a surprising number of touches for someone who has only practiced fully for one week. “I was surprised to get as many touches as I did, but I knew they were going to test me and see if I was ready,” Thomas said. “I felt ready. It’s been awhile. I’m just getting back into the groove.” Full article below. Saints Last edited by papz; 12-24-2011 at 07:46 PM..
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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,947	Originally Posted by x626xBlack Ivory out.... ROFLMAO Ha! I meant Ivory out cos his hammy. Nowt else. I want the guy playing.

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UK_WhoDat 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wherever I lay my hat Posts: 3,947	Bitter Sweet timing. Ivory out Thomas in.

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,985	Ivory will get his touches. You can't sit him. PT did play well. Not to much rust on that body. He did look good. PAY THE MAN !!!!

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	It sure was good to see him line up in the back filed again.